What do you do when you’re doing your best to use good relationship skills and your partner isn’t responding well? If you’ve ever felt like things go wrong no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.

Topics discussed:

• Understanding relationship phases - love without knowledge, knowledge without love, and knowing love

• Identifying common reactions to unmet expectations

• Choosing healthier strategies for effective communication

• The importance of patience and persistence in the process of change

Website and Linktree:

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

Have you ever used a personality test to help you understand your partner or your relationship better? Today’s guest Laurel Roberts-Meese is a therapist who uses the enneagram with individuals and couples to help them understand their fears, motivations, and behaviors better.

Topics discussed:

• The nine enneagram types, their fears, and motivations

• The enneagram as a trauma informed personality typing system

• Understanding conflicts in a couple through the lens of the enneagram

• How understanding each person’s fears and motivations can help couples navigate conflict more effectively

Website and Linktree:

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Connect with Laurel

• Laurel Therapy Collective Website: https://www.laureltherapy.net/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

One question that I get often as a relationship coach is - when should someone see a professional for help with their relationship? A lot of us have an idea of the BIG things that end most relationships like abuse and infidelity, but what about everything else? What about couples that just feel stuck, aren’t feeling close, fight too much…but don’t know if things are bad enough to warrant investing in getting help?

As a relationship coach, I’m a huge advocate for getting help before you’re in crisis. And today I want to talk a little bit more about how to know if you need support, especially if you’re feeling stuck and there are no huge glaring issues in your relationship.

Topics discussed:

• When to seek professional help for your relationship

• Understanding common relationship issues

• The increasing occurrence of “grey divorce”

• Recognizing unhealthy conflict patterns

• The importance of early intervention for addressing relationship challenges

• The role of a couples coach or therapist

Website and Linktree:

Free Guide: How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Help With your Relationship Respectedandconnected.com/coupleswork

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

Hear Sharon on the other end of the mic in this conversation with hosts of the Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast.

Topics discussed:

• Sharon’s personal journey navigating cultural expectations, pursuing a career in engineering, and advocating for a more equitable relationship

• Navigating gender role conflicts

• Advocating for yourself by “calling in” instead of “calling out”

Website and Linktree:

Free Guide: Five Skills for an Intimate, Collaborative Relationship: Respectedandconnected.com/skills

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Guest Links:

Couples Therapy in Seven Words Podcast: https://couplestherapyinsevenwords.com/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

Have you ever wondered why you and your partner can view the same situation so differently? You can’t even agree about what happened and how you should handle it. Trying to make up that difference and get on the same page can be absolutely mind boggling. Today’s guest, Thais Gibson, is here to help. We’re talking about attachment styles and understanding your relationship through an attachment lens can help you understand each other better and handle your differences more productively.

Topics discussed:

• Moving beyond traditional EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) to address subconscious attachment wounds and programming

• Understanding your core wounds and communicating your needs

• Taking responsibility for your part of a relationship while also fostering connection and interdependence

Website and Linktree:

Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-142

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Guest Links:

Personal Development School Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

Do you hate feeling resentful toward your partner and not knowing what to do about it? Resentment is a tricky emotion. It tells you that something is wrong, but it’s not very good at helping you move forward.

It’s not fair to you or your partner to stay stuck in resentment. So today I’m sharing five ways to overcome resentment in your marriage, so that you can start enjoying and appreciating your partner again.

Topics discussed:

• Balancing acceptance and advocating for change

• Understanding the underlying cause of your resentment

• Taking a holistic approach to moving past resentment

Website and Linktree:

Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-141

Schedule a free call with Sharon to explore how we can work together to overcome resentment in your relationship, respectedandconnected.com/contact.

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

We hear all the time that co-parenting with your ex is hard. And it seems almost inevitable that you’re going to be arguing and maybe even taking each other to court often between the time that you split until the kids have all grown.

Our guest today - Julia Hoffman - says it doesn’t have to be that way. You can choose to have a different kind of coparenting relationship, starting with taking full responsibility for creating the kind of experience you want to have.

Topics discussed:

• Challenging the shame and stigma around divorce

• Advice for navigating the co-parenting relationship

• How to support exes and new partners in coparenting

• Owning your part in the marriage

• Prioritizing the kids’ well being

• Benefits of coparenting

Website and Linktree:

Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-140

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Schedule a free call: https://respectedandconnected.com/contact

Guest Links:

https://juliahoffmancoaching.com/book-a-call

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative

We hear all the time that marriage is work. But nobody is talking about what that work is, how to work with a less enthusiastic partner, when what you’ve got is as good as it gets, or when to shift gears and try something else.

In this episode, Sharon breaks down her four part framework for realistic, lasting relationship growth.

Topics Discussed:

• How to figure out what relationship advice to follow and what to ignore

• Why trauma work and regulating your nervous system isn’t enough to have the kind of relationship you really want

• What you need to do to be able to execute good relationship skills

• How to create an environment that empowers your partner to show up for you

Website and Linktree:

Get the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned at https://respectedandconnected.com/podcast/b/ep-139

Connect with Sharon

• Website: https://www.respectedandconnected.com

• Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected

• Connect on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RespectedConnected

• Explore Private Coaching: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/blueprint

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com

Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:

Happy Growth - Music Radio Creative